Director, Office of Automation Safety

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director at the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration serves as the principal advisor to the Associate Administrator on matters related to the promulgation of rules and regulations for driving automation safety standards and the evaluation of petitions for ADS exemptions.

This role emphasizes leadership in dynamic, regulated tech development and responsible governance. Candidates should demonstrate ECQs and Technical Qualifications, and be committed to upholding the rule of law

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior executive experience directing safety programs for regulated emerging technologies such as automated vehicles.
• Ability to apply statutory authorities and safety frameworks to evaluate approaches and guide research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal advisor to the Associate Administrator on the promulgation of rules and regulations for ADS safety standards.
• Oversee evaluation of petitions for exemptions and development of safety programs for ADS-equipped vehicles.

Skills

Senior executive experience

Automated vehicles safety

Job description

The Director serves as principal advisor to the Associate Administrator (AA) concerning all matters related to the promulgation of rules and regulations involving the establishment of motor vehicle safety standards related to driving automation technology, evaluation, establishment, and modification of petitions for exemptions for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS), and the development and processing of requests for safety special programs for vehicles equipped with ADS.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• TQ 1. Demonstrated senior executive experience leading the safe development, oversight, or commercial deployment of complex, regulated emerging technologies, such as automated vehicles. This includes experience applying statutory authorities and safety frameworks to evaluate emerging technological approaches and guide strategic research.
• TQ 2. Demonstrated senior executive experience establishing strategic vision and successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex safety programs in highly dynamic, rapidly evolving technological fields. This includes serving as a principal advisor who keeps top leadership closely informed on critical progress, while cultivating strategic partnerships across a diverse ecosystem which may include public, private, and international stakeholders.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence -This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility fornoncompetitive appointment to the SES.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)